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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C, just received at
Ii SO King, corner of Royal street and for sale
at small advance-wholesalean and retail. Rodgers
& Son and other make of Carvers and Forks
great variety. Rodgers C Son. and other make of
Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers
& Son, Heincsh and other make of Scissors.
Pocket Cutlery in great variety, several hundred
patterns. Table Knives, with Forks to match, at
low prices. Enterprise, Champion and other
Meat Cutters, all sizes. Brownies Flexible Rub
Der Weather Strips the best in usc with a great
variety of other goods in line, for sale cheap
Special attention is asked to large Job lot Of
Trays Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for
sale at large deduction from usual prices. Call
and see, at SO King, corner of Royal street.
dec7 ]. It. CREIGHTON & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

Atramp who was fed at Middletown, \. y,
the other day, was actually hungry and ate
what was given him on the premises. he
deyoured six grandmother" slices OF bread,
one pound of beef steak, two cups OF tea
and a pie.--B0St0n Globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
DIRECTORY
OF THE-
Principal Business Houses Of the CitT
Banks.

Banks.
Burke & Herbert cor. King and Fairfax street
Citizens National Bank, n. W. cor. Prince am
Lee streets.
First National Bank, g. W. cor. Prince and L..
streets.
G. E. French, 95 King street.
Brewers.
The Robert Portncr Brewing Company.
Carriages.
Summers g. Bro, Pitt street.
China, Glassware. &c.
Ell. Miller, Son & Co., 90 King street.
Clothing and Furnishing Goods
Jos Brager, No. u King street.
Commission Merchants
B. Hooe, 2 Prince street.
Confecuoners.
Henry Brcngle, 129 King street.
Dry Goods and Motions
John Donnely & Son, so King street.
r. ii. TAYLOR, 933 Penna. ave-, Washington
A. B. Slaymaker 105 King street.
]. E. Tackett, 100 King street.
Carter, I'll Market Space, Washington
Drugs and Chemicals.
WE. Creighton & Co., n. W. cor King ana
Royal streets.
4 A. Warfed. 1872 King street.
%. S. Leadbeater & Bro, 6. Fairfax street
6 II. I,unt, cor King and Fairfax streets
I'D. II. Lunt, n. @. cor King and Wsshmg.o
streets
ton streets.
Fish Dealers.
William II. Smith & Co.
arocsrs and Liquor Dealers
]. C. Milburn, II n. Royal street.
Charles King & Son, 81 Cameron street
Harlow {. Bro, n. W. cor. Royal and Csmero
streets.
W. A. Johnson, Il. e. cor Royal and Camera
streets.
G. McBurney s. Son, s. W. cor. King and Wa.
;ngton streets.
&. VIM Ramsay, King and St. Asaph =t.err.
Hardware and Cutlery.
!. f. Carlin & Sons, 63 King street.
]. It. Creighton & Son, SO King street.
B. F. Pcakc. cor. King and Pitt streets
Ice
f. a. Reed & Co., strsad.
Jewellers
II. Wildt ION. Royal street.
Lard, &C.
G.. Cassar.i 6. Son, Baltimore.
Lumber, &c.
Perry, Smoot 6 Co, No. % corner Cameron aud
Union SITS.
Josiah H. D. smoOt, 21 north Union ST
MachiDists.
W. s. Moore, 65 Union street.
Marble Workers.
G. s. Walker, 7O2-7oG North Capitol street
Washington.
Paper Hangers.
A. N. Tubman, i'll 9th ST. Washington.
Real Estate Agents.
Harlow & Cation, Market Building
Wood and Coal.
". a. Smoot & Co, foot of Princess st.
A. IL. Agnew, foot of Franklin st.
J. Z Zimmerman, foot of Queen ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
STEAMERS.
DA1LY LINE 10 NORFOLK AND FORT
~ MONROE.

STEAMERS GEORGE LEARY''
AND "EXCELsIOR."
On and after Saturday, May ID, 1887, the
''LEARY' will leave Prince street wharf on
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS at
GOO p. M, and the "EXCELSIOR' on TUES
DAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS from the
same wharf at the same hour.
Returning, LEAVE NORFOLK EVERY WEEK
DAY at 4 p. IN.
Exclusive connection with Boston and Prov-
dence steamers. Connect also with Old Dominion
steamers for New York, steamers Ariel and Old
Point at Fortress Monroe for Richmond and land
ings on James river, and with all other rail and
steamboat lines at Norfolk and Fort Monroe.
For other information apply to
PHILIP 3. HOOE,>
may13-tf Agt Prince Street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
Opening ana Closing OF the Mail.

OEcHlhf- <ttes SlOS1he Ok GIG NaAih~s
Northern mails close mt 1870 and 1910 a IN.
and 7:30 p. m. Open at S:30a. m, 1900 m.
and 6:30 p. N.
Southern mails via Richmond Va, close at 545
and 1045 q. M, 4:15 and 900 p. IN. Open at
$50 and 100 4. III.
Southwestern mails via Charlottesville, Va.
close ut 500 aud 1910 a. M. and 900 p. m
Open at $50 3. M, 1900 IN. and $50 p. NJ.
Manassas Division mails close Mt 230 p. m
Open at 1000 4. m
Alexandria and Round Hill Va, mails close at
S:45 a. m. and 100 p. m. Open at 900 a. m and
4:30 p. M.
Closed mails to Falls Church, Vienna Fairfax
C. H., Herndon Leesburg and PuIcelville, Va,
close at 400 p. m. and open at 900 a. m.
Western mails close at 1890 4:15 and $50
p. m. Open at $50 a. m, 1900 m. and G:30 pm.
Washington, DC, mails close at 1870 aud 1910
a. m, and 1890, $50 and 7:30 p. M Open
at $50 and 1000 a. M, 1900 NJ, and 300 and
$50 p. m.
Office Hours-open at $50 a. m. Close at $50
p. N. Open at $50 p. m. Close at 7 p. nj.
Sunday Hours-Open at 900 Il. M Close at
$50 a. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

A citizen of Boston has been cured OF
nervous dyspepsia, insomnia, and great
thirst" by eating peanuts for dessert.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
WAKEFIELD & HALL,
d R q G G1 8 T s .

u " . U u I D I
Corner Prince and Fairfax street.
Prescriptions q speciality. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuine
Farina Cologne; Magnolia Hedyosmia, Geranium
and Florida Water Genuine Lubins Extracts
Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs best English
Tooth Brushes q full assortment of Patent Medi-
cines, Coxe's Gelatine, Corn Starch Sea Moss Fa.
rne; Spices of all kinds, and select stock of all
articles sold by druggists at prices IS low as the
same quality can be obtained elsewhere. dec 1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

TUST RECEIVED-A fresh supply OF the cele
q brsted BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, direct
from the springs, by the bottle or case as low as
the same can be bought elsewhere.
febS I'D. II. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
DERRY's HARNESS OIL SOAP.

Three sizes-S1, so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in the world for harness For sale by
feb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

DIsQUE FIGURES Lava Flower Pots, Vases in
ID China and Glass; also "The Fairy Lamp"
which is having such run in other cities and
which has never been offered for sale here before
dec13 Ell MILLER, SON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

| A NEW LINE OF BREAKFAST WARE to be
| IA opened to-day of an entirely new and lovely
pattern which will be sure to be popular and
| which you can match at any time and purchase
in as small a quantity as you desire We would
be glad to have you examine these goods before
purchasing, VIC are making every effort TO
please and take great care in offering the newest
goods on the market
mis- Ell. MILLER, son & co.
HARDWARE FOR THE SEASON at S. King.
IL corner of Royal street, Alexandria Virginia.
Just received supply Of genuine ENGLISH
WALDRON GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES
American Grain and Grass Scythes, Bush Scythes,
Snaths, Hay Rakes, Scytho Stones, Rifles Hay
and Manure Forks, which were purchased of first
hands and will be sold, @hOlesaie and retail, at
small advance at SS King, corner Of Royal ST.. by
my10 J. r. CREIGHTON & SON
HEINEKEN'S VIRGINIA WINES.
Norton's Seeding Caret.
Rose of Virginia
Extra Virginia
Virginia
Mill Park Sauterne
All these Wines arc absolutely pure. For sale by
my21 GEO McBURNEY & SON
GREEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE 24.
VI 30 and 80 inches, wholesale and retail. 81
81 King corner of Royal street. You can buy
wire, and have Window and Door Frames made
of better quality, to cost 10 more than the COM
mon Frames offered for sale in the city. Call and
see. j. T. CREIGHTON & SON
jed SS King, cor. Royal st.
MILK PANs-1 carload C, 900 TERRA COT.
WI ia MILK PANS just received from factory
These pans are taking the place of tin pans. The
glaze is perfectly ndestructible, free from metals
of all kinds and is guaranteed from Grazing As
low priced as the common stone pan and much
nicer.
feb15 E. J. MILLER, SON & Co
OUTICURA PLAsTERs-New and original
~ and vastly superior to any other plaster for
destroying pain wherever located or from what
Cuticura Preparations Ointments, Resolvents,
Soaps, &c, just received at
WAKEFIELD & HALLS,
ap7 Corner Prince and Fairfax SITS.
ElROM AUCTION-1 package of ENGLISH
Il PRINTED CHAMBER SETS, two decorations
and four colors; very handsome and at only
30 per set of 10 pieces. Also a few sets OF
rare bargain. Call early and get the pick of them
at lmh8l E. J. MILLER SON & CO.'S.
rNHE ENTERPRISE MEAT CHOPPER is the
L best; does not grind the meat like other
cutters, but CHOPS IT. 1t is useful for many
purposes ALL THE YEAR ROUND in preparing
chicken salad beef tea, mince meat, hash, sc.
For sale by JAS. f. CARLIN & SONS,
now Alexandra, Va.
IF YOUR CHICKENS ARE SICK,
TRY
LUNT'S CHICKEN CHOLERA CURE.
Sold by all druggists and grocers mh3l
CWEET CIDER
JAMS W, A. JOHNSON & co.
7 & R. MORLEY's DOUBLED sOLED sU-
y. per Stout Brocaded Half Hose, at
nov24 AMOS 2. SLAYB1AKER'S.
T,HE GOLDEN HAM.
J. ap11 GEO, McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
Francis l.. Smith, p. q.
my1S w4w

@ @ @ DRY STATE! DRY STATE!
The above preparation, in 50-cent packages,
for sale by
jy3 w. +. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

DOOR AND WINDOW
w FRAMES and SCREEN WIRE of assorted
widths, in quantities TO suit, at So King street,
corner Of Royal
my21 j. L. CRElGHION " SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
INLAND AND SEABOARD -ns
l. C0AsTING COMPANY .Es.r3s51Es-sssss
GREATLY REDUCED RATES
&E"DAILY LINETSN
FOR FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK
DIRECT (No sToPs.l

The steamers LADY OF THE LAKE and
JANE M0SELEY will leave their wharf EVERY
DAY at $50 o'clock p. NJ. Returning, leave
Norfolk EVERY DAY at p. N. Fare first
class, so; round trip SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

VA A. JOHNSON & CO,
WHOLESALE GRoCERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS,
Have on hand GIBSON'S Xxx, xxx, xxx,
and PURE OLD RYE, OLD CABINET and
MONOGRAM WHISTLES; also BAKERS and
THOMPSON'S PURE RYE WHISTLES. to which
they invite the attention OF the trade.
Orders from the country for merchandise shall
receive prompt attention.
Consignmcnts of Flour, Grain and Country Pro-
duce solicited, for which they guarantee the high
est market prices and prompt returns.
Northeast corner of Cameron and Royal streets
sep14 Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

GUNS, PISTOLS, PERCUSSION CAPS, WADS,
VI &C., at a further reduction in prices to close
out. We have on hand the" Merino Felt Wads, Bal
timore make at manufacturer prices. Call at 50
King, corner of Royal street
decT j. L. CREIGHTON " sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23
DAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR ONE DOLLAR

Another supply of CROWN CARRIAGE GLOSS
PAINT; ready for use only ono coat necessary.
For sale by
sep6 w. +. CREIGHTON " CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

DAINT YOUR OWN BUGGY-Justrece the
4 following new line of Colors: Olive Fonce,
Ponceau, Ecarlate, and Jet Coach Black. Call for
sample. For sale by
ian25 W. F. CREIGHTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

JOHN GIBSON $500
EVERY FRIDAY MORNING, and returning
leave New York, from pier II, East river, every
SATURDAY.
The steamers of this company make connoc
tions ct Norfolk for all points East; at New
York with ell points West and Northwest and at
Alexandria with Virginia Midland Railway and
Washington and Ohio Railroad. Through rates
given and freight handled carefully and promptly
For further information apply to
F. A. REED & Co, Agent,
Janney's WHAT
]. w. THOMPSON, President
1416 street,
sep27-H Washington, d. c.
NLYDE's STEAM LINE Weekly TO
PHILADELE HIA &EgN
Appointed sailing days from Alexa, II EV-
ERY TUESDAY and from Philadelph, EVERY
SATURDAY
This limo connects at Alexandria with the Vir.
ginia Midland and Washington and Ohio railroads.
and at Philadelphia with Clydes regular Steam,
ships.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
FREQ of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia Quick
time. Frequent departures. Through rates and
through bills Of lading given. Insurance at the
lowest rates.
Agents
F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria.
WIN. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphis.
JOHNSON & CO., Wash & Georgtn
lan8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

r1H BBLS CHOICE FAMILY FLOUR, best
| , known brands, bought before the advance,
for sale low by
janis J. c. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

lust FROM THE FACTORY-1o dozen of the
81 IMPROVED PATENT-STAY ABS. SHIRTS,
the best goods ever offered in Alexandria for the
price Will outwear any 81 Shirt.
ie2 At AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-23

TNOMATo CATSUP, Chow Chow, Mixed Mus
i tard and Mixed Pickles in bulk, for sale in
quantities to suit By
noy19 J. e. MILBURN.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-18

did high honor to his brother saint.
The moon gazed in upon a glitterlng
scene with longing eyes, and nOddlng
his sage crown in deep approval OF
sweet charity'S cause, passed slowly on
to communicate the word to the twink
ling stars in his path, and
they seemed to shine the brighter for
the intelligence. Carriage after carriage
rolled swiftly up to the Robert street
entrance bearing freight which, III a
trice, whiSk6d out of sight in cloud OF
lace and ruffies into the spacious hotel,
and preceded by satfron-hued lndl-
vidual, disappeared up the short wind
ing stairs into the dressing rooms be-
yond. The door closed upon series OF
charming "Oh's," $50 delighted, Pm
swift, pretty meeting of rosy feminine
mouths, while a few gentlemen
outside looked OH and listened enviOusly.
Leaving the ladies here the gentlemen
passed on, muffied up from head to foot,
TO reappear an instant later i'll neat,
conventional black and take their places
in line while awaiting their more at
tractive partners. By $50 the guests
were most all there. and in few min
utes the hall about the dressing room
was filled to overlooking. At this In
slant the enlivening strains of the grand
march caused many a pretty hand to
snugly enScOnSe itself on male arm,
and the
GAY. LAUGHING CROWD
disappeared into the large dining room
OF the Ryan, which had been prepared
for the reception. No decorations met
the eye. indeed, one looking for decora-
lions when surrounded by such mass
of natural beauty. might well be ac-
cused of sad lack of taste.
Under the brilliant Examinations,
rich, elegant toilets were shown to the
best advantage, and with the white,
rosy and beautiful faces of the ladies
and background formed by the gentle
men in black, no prettier scene could
well be imagined. Each lady wore
flowers and each gentleman button
hole bouquet and in the air lowered a
delicate perfume.
And all were there. From the giddy,
youthful lover, just reveling in his
teens, accompanied by the bright, conf
dent little maiden, to the tall, majestic
form of the patriarch of Silvery locks
and his aged. timid and trustful wife,
who wandered proudly hither and
thither, content to remember the days
when they themselves were young and
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-18
AFTER THE BATTLE.
Jack Dempsey Talks About the
Carney-McAuIiffe Contest.

New YORK, Nov. 17.-Jack Dempsey
arrived here from Boston last evening.
He left McAuliffe in good condition.
Speaking of the fight, Dempsey said:
Carney is such general that he can
fight foul with cunningness that would
defy the best referee in the land. After
the third round | knew that Jack had
Carney, and / looked to see him down
him in the thirty-fOurth or thirty-fifth
round. Before that time came Barney
began to fight his cunning way. His
whole fight was made up of gOugeS,
butting with his head and kneeling.
Jack did not begin to show any injury
until the thirtieth round, and then all
his injuries came from Carney's gOuging
tactics. He would ram his fingers into
McAuliffe'S eyes and but him with his
head when by rush he got him against
the ropes. Yet with all this he did not
receive One-twentieth the punishment
he did in his fight with Gilmore. Carney
is worse punished than McAuliffe. He
has big bad lump on his forehead,
both eyes are blackened and the left is
almost closed. He was not able to quit
his chair in the ring until half an hour
after McAuliffe had gone to his hotel.
All Jacks marks are two eyes blackened
and cut ear. His body is little
marked by his falls against the ropes"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-18

resting place against another. and when
they reappeared that rosy hue had taken
deeper flush. Altar down the ball
room occasionally one could detect a
reigning belle surrounded by gay, adj
miring crowd, while
"Her glossy hair was clustered DER brow
Bright with intelligence and gay and
smooth.
Her eyebrows shape was like the aerial bow;
Her cheeks all purple with the beam of
youth"
In many groups were none but the
gentler sex, discussing the frailtieS of
mankind for not claiming the dance
that NvaS asked" and the goSSipy
nothings of the day, though through
it all no feeling of jealousy or
hatred seemed assured of nabitatiOn.
Here, too, that cute youth and maiden
under the divine influence of example.
music and beauty, breathed their mu-
tual condolences to one another and the
youngster watched with cleaning, jeal-
Gus eyes the
ARM OF ANOTHER Y0UNGSTER
about that fair partner of his. The gen
tlemen when slightly fatigued retired
for a cigarette and reeked an instant
later with the spicy fumes of the
''caehou." In these brief intervals of
rest, the ''Why haven't you called"
'Where do you keep yourself, l haven't
seen you for an age" etc, found ample
opportunity of expression. while on the
other side of the hall could be heard:
by JOve. isn't she beautiful"
'Say, Jack, Miss - is a divine
waltZer," etc., etc.
The music was beyond criticism, the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-18
SPEAKER CARLISLE.
Continued From First Page.

cessions for which something could be
demanded in return. In other
words, when the territory once
under the control of Great
Britain was divided, the partition re-
lated to the land alone, the rights upon
the waters remaining common to the
vessels of both nations. This the
BritOnS have always denied. The
treaties and arrangements heretofore
made have been makeShifts, securing
recognition of our rights in one way or
another, but merely for the time being,
while pOStpOning the main question in
definitely. The present commission
may arrive at an Interpretation of eX
listing trea ties exactly defining the
rights of Americans, or, finding that
impossible, it may agree upon some
modification to be recommended to the
treaty making branch of the two gov
ernmentS; in either of which cases the
commission will have accomplished the
purpose of its creation. The commits
sion cannot deal under its present pow
erS with the question of commercial
union with CaTRda, thought it is not i'm
possible that that subject may be re-
ferred to it by the two governments be-
fore its lab0rS are ended.
Joseph Chamberlain and Sir Charles
Upper who, with Minister West, con-
stitute the commission on the part of
Great Britain to endeavOr to secure
settlement of the veXed fisheries queS-
ton, arrived in the city this afternoon
from New York. They were immedi-
ately driven to the Arlington hotel,
where thirty-seven rooms had been en-
gagged for them and their party. Of
these thirty-Seven rooms five were set
apart for Mr.. Chamberlain personally
and eight or ten others are occupied by
the Canadian members of the party and
the two gentlemen from the British for
eign office who accompany Mr.. Cham
berlain. The other rooms are for the
personal attendants of the commission
ers. Besides the two high commission
erS the party includes Messrs. Maycock
and Bergne, of the British foreign Of
fee: Hon. j. S. d. Thompson, Canadian
minister of justice: Maj. Gen. d. r.
Cameron, official secretary to Sir
Charles Upper; G. c. Chapman, his
private secretary, and Wallace Graham,
Q. c., his legal advisor. The commits
sioners will be presented to the presi-
dent probably on Saturday. The day
for the beginning of the sessions of the
conference has not been fixed, but it is
thought probable that the British COM
misSiOners will not require more than
few days for consultation, and that the
more formal work of the commission
will begin some time next week. 1t is
probable that the session will be held
with closed doors.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-11-18
COTTON IN A BLAZE.
An Enormous Amount Of the Southern
Staple Destroyed
BY AFIRE AT MEMPHIS, TENN.
The Loss Will Reach Three Quarters of
a Million---A Chicago Hotel
Scare.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov. 17.-The most
disastrous fire that ever visited this city
occurred tonight at 7:45 o'clock, and re-
suited in the complete destruction of
1920 bales of cotton and Composers
Nos. 4 and 5, of the Merchants Cotton
Compress and Storage company. The
buildings are located in the navy yard,
and easily accessible to the lines of the
Louisville 81 Nashville, Chesapeake 81
Ohio, and Southwestern & Louisville,
New Orleans & Texas railroads, each
line having tracks running through the
cOmpany'S grounds. About forty cars
belonging to the Chesapeake & Ohio
and Southwestern railroads; and which
were loaded with cotton ready to be
shipped East, were burned, together
with their contents. The cotton de-
stroyed was principally for export. 1t
was valued at S63O,0OO. The insurance
cannot be ascertained tonight. The
amount of insurance in all probability
will not exceed 60 per cent of the loss.
The presses and the buildings of the
Cotton Press company were valued at
SIPS, 900, which were partly insured. The
flames covered an area of three blocks,
and lighted up the entire city.